What Tim Moore said, and what was done

“Mr. Chair, I rise today in strong support of the House budget resolution. This resolution in this reconciliation package builds on the working families tax cuts that were passed into law last year that have lowered taxes for more Americans than probably any tax bill in decades.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Steve Stroud, a friend and a true leader who transformed North Carolina. After attending North Carolina State University, he built one of North Carolina's most respected commercial real estate firms, shaping the growth of the Triangle region.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the life and memory of Maxine Peacock Holley, a devoted public servant of Benson, North Carolina, who passed away at the age of 82.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise on a sad occasion but to honor the life and the service of Ashley Moore of my home county, Cleveland County, North Carolina, who tragically passed away just one day after celebrating her 37th birthday.”

“Mr. Speaker, many parts of this country are facing a major housing affordability issue. In my home State of North Carolina, there is an estimated housing shortage of 750,000 units.”

“Mr. Speaker, I will first start off with thanking my colleague on the other side of the aisle for his support on this. It is great when we can do bipartisan things, particularly on such subject matter.”

“Passing the TRUST Act would update the threshold from $3 billion to $6 billion. What that would do is allow this law to reflect today's economy, and community banks will continue to qualify for the same regulatory relief that Congress originally intended.”

“Mr. Speaker, our Nation is celebrating 250 years since our founding. During this time, we reflect on the patriots who founded this country, but I also want to recognize those who have kept it strong.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the student athletes of Hunter Huss High School in Gastonia, North Carolina, for winning the North Carolina boys' State basketball championship.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 5184, the Affordable HOMES Act. America is facing a substantial housing shortage. Right now, we are short more than 8 million homes nationwide.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and service of Carl J. Stewart, Jr., a proud son of Gaston County, North Carolina, and a former speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives, who passed away on December 23 at the age of 89.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the life and service of Officer Michael Miles, who passed away unexpectedly earlier this week. He was a proud marine, a loving father, and a dedicated police officer serving the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department for more than 13 years.”

“Mr. Speaker, before giving my remarks about the Affordable Care Act, I want to mention a couple of things. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I mention on the House floor the tragic passing of Greg Biffle, his wife, and two children in an airplane crash that happened just a few hours ago in North Carolina.”

“Well, they knew it could not continue. They knew it wouldn't sustain. I think, frankly, they knew it wasn't going to work. Get this. Let's say we went along with extending that.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize three outstanding high school football teams from North Carolina's 14th Congressional District who brought home State championships. From my home county of Cleveland County, I congratulate the Crest High School Chargers, the 5A State champions.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Cleveland Community College on the anniversary of its founding. Since July 1, 1965, when fewer than 40 students gathered in two rented buildings, Cleveland Community College has grown into a cornerstone of progress and opportunity for Cleveland County and our region.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and the heroism of paramedic Mary Jolly of Gaston County, North Carolina, who tragically passed away at just 27 years old.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support the Senate amendment to H.R. 5371, which includes full funding for the legislative branch. I am honored to serve as the vice chairman of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee, and I am grateful to Chairman Valadao for his leadership on that committee.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the courage of Boy Scout Troop 39 from Matthews, North Carolina. While on their way up to Camp Grimes, these scouts noticed the side of Calvary's Cross Church, in Casar, North Carolina, catching fire from an arson attempt.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Officer Gabriel Stainback, a young man taken far too soon in a senseless tragedy. Officer Stainback had just begun his career in law enforcement, sworn in last December to the Cornelius Police Department in North Carolina.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Officer William ``Bill'' Broadway, of the Huntersville Police Department, who recently lost his battle with cancer. In 2016, he joined the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and later returned to serve closer to his home in Huntersville.”

“Mr. Speaker, we need to continue the efforts to make sure that we rebuild in western Carolina and any other part of the country that has been impacted.”

“Madam Speaker, I had some prepared remarks, but as I have talked about this and looked at it even more, this is probably one of the most commonsense bills that will come before this Congress.”

“Mr. Chair, we are not here today to recognize the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. The Lumbee Tribe was already recognized by the United States Congress in 1956.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise this evening with a heavy heart because Iryna Zarutska should still be alive. She fled Ukraine seeking safety and freedom. Instead, she was stabbed to death in a Charlotte light rail car by a 14-time criminal who should never have been back on the streets.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and sacrifice of U.S. Army Sergeant Michael Verardo. Michael was a devoted husband, father, and patriot who gave everything for this great Nation.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Jack) for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the CLARITY Act, the GENIUS Act, and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act.”

“Mr. Speaker, digital assets are not some future concept. They are already a key part of our financial system, and Washington needs to start acting like it. Nearly one in three Americans have used them in some form, and we cannot afford to let our adversaries, especially the Chinese Communist Party, write rules for this new financial frontier as we sit on the sidelines.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Helvi Luckadoo of Forest City, North Carolina, who recently passed away at the age of 94.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to call attention to a deeply troubling breach of trust by one of our closest trading partners. What happened to the Vulcan Materials Company is nothing short of a hostile act by the Mexican Government.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of S.J. Res. 13 to overturn a Biden-era rule that threatens competition, undermines community banks, and diminishes consumer choice. Under the Biden-Harris administration, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency introduced unnecessary impediments to prevent healthy bank mergers with limited justification.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and service of Roger Eugene Goforth from my hometown of Kings Mountain, North Carolina. For over 30 years, Roger served with the Kings Mountain Police Department.”

“Foote Mineral and FMC Lithium, and even ran his own business at Battleground Petroleum. No matter what job he held, he brought a strong work ethic and a big heart.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 2240, the Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act, a bill that I introduced in response to the deeply troubling rise in targeted violence against our Nation's law enforcement.”

“Mr. Speaker, there is certainly no shortage of us who are attorneys or at least former attorneys on this floor. One of the things, of course, is when we hear information, we want to run it down and sometimes correct the record.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize Lynn Minges as she steps down from her role as president and CEO of the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association.”

“Mr. Speaker, just a couple things about Congressman Knott, for folks who don't know, before he was a Member of Congress here, he was actually a very well-esteemed prosecutor in the U.S.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support two critical pieces of legislation on the floor this week: first, the SAVE Act and, second, the No Rogue Rulings Act.”

“Obama, and Bush had during the entirety of their terms. It is clear that these judges, time and time again, have encroached on the statutory authority of the President.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor North Carolina State Senator Marshall Arthur Rauch, who recently passed away at the age of 102, leaving behind a legacy of service, leadership, and generosity that will be remembered for generations.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.J. Res. 25, which overturns the Biden administration's misguided attempt to impose unworkable reporting requirements on the digital asset industry.”

“Empowering innovation, not stifling it, is key to keeping America competitive. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to stand with American entrepreneurs and innovators by supporting H.J. Res. 25.”

“Mr. Chair, last November the American people said enough is enough. They are tired of government waste. They are tired of rising prices, and they are tired of the policies of the last administration.”

“Madam Chair, Republicans pretend to care about the Nation's debt and annual deficits, but they have instructed Ways and Means to add $4.5 trillion to the debt to provide tax cuts to the wealthiest.”

“Madam Chair, no, 78 million people did not vote for this. Who do you think you are fooling? They are not fooled by your notion that somehow these tax cuts are going to pay for themselves, that they are backed up by all kinds of economists, the CBO, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of my constituents in western North Carolina who are angered and disgusted by what we have uncovered in Washington, and they have every right to be.”

“Mr. Speaker, I want to follow up on the comments made by my colleague from North Carolina (Mr. Harris) about Representative Dean Arp. I had the opportunity to serve in the North Carolina General Assembly with him for many years.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor North Carolina's speaker of the house, Destin Hall. Last week, I had the privilege of passing the gavel to him, and I have full faith and confidence that he will ensure that our statehouse will continue to serve the people of North Carolina with integrity, purpose, and dedication.”